Round 3 of the 2007 U.S. Open

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Oakmont's famous Church Pews, which separate the 3rd and 4th fairways, were among the many menacing features awaiting the players on Saturday. Only two players--Tiger Woods (69) and Steve Stricker (68)--managed to shoot under-par rounds.

Oakmont's famous Church Pews, which separate the 3rd and 4th fairways, were among the many menacing features awaiting the players on Saturday. Only two players--Tiger Woods (69) and Steve Stricker (68)--managed to shoot under-par rounds.

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Justin Rose shot 73. At five over, he is still in the hunt for his first major championship.

Justin Rose shot 73. At five over, he is still in the hunt for his first major championship.

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Stephen Ames is also tied for third at five over.

Stephen Ames is also tied for third at five over.

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Watson's third round had one major blemish, a triple-bogey 7 on No. 9. He is tied for third at five over after shooting 74.

Watson's third round had one major blemish, a triple-bogey 7 on No. 9. He is tied for third at five over after shooting 74.

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Bubba Watson, who started the day one shot off the lead at one over, played the first eight holes in even par.

Bubba Watson, who started the day one shot off the lead at one over, played the first eight holes in even par.

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Niclas Fasth made seven bogeys and a double, but an eagle at the par-5 4th hole and birdies at 7 and 10 helped keep him in contention. He is seven over for the tournament.

Niclas Fasth made seven bogeys and a double, but an eagle at the par-5 4th hole and birdies at 7 and 10 helped keep him in contention. He is seven over for the tournament.

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Angel Cabrera started the day with the lead at even par but couldn't hold it. He made seven bogeys and a birdie to shoot 76.

Angel Cabrera started the day with the lead at even par but couldn't hold it. He made seven bogeys and a birdie to shoot 76.

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Paul Casey couldn't match his brilliant second-round 66, but he managed a solid 72 and is three shots off the lead at five over.

Paul Casey couldn't match his brilliant second-round 66, but he managed a solid 72 and is three shots off the lead at five over.

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Woods hit his second shot on No. 3 to 10 feet and made the putt for his first birdie of the day. He made his second birdie on No. 4 and parred every other hole except 18, which he bogeyed.

Woods hit his second shot on No. 3 to 10 feet and made the putt for his first birdie of the day. He made his second birdie on No. 4 and parred every other hole except 18, which he bogeyed.

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Ernie Els, who won the 1994 U.S. Open at Oakmont, shot 74 and fell to 13 over for the tournament.

Ernie Els, who won the 1994 U.S. Open at Oakmont, shot 74 and fell to 13 over for the tournament.

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Nick Dougherty was paired with Woods on Saturday. The Englishman bogeyed the 1st hole and went on to shoot 74. He is nine over for the tournament.

Nick Dougherty was paired with Woods on Saturday. The Englishman bogeyed the 1st hole and went on to shoot 74. He is nine over for the tournament.

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Woods played brilliantly from tee to green on Saturday. He hit 9 of 14 fairways and 17 greens in regulation, and he didn't make a bogey until the 18th hole.

Woods played brilliantly from tee to green on Saturday. He hit 9 of 14 fairways and 17 greens in regulation, and he didn't make a bogey until the 18th hole.

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A huge gallery turned out for Woods on the first tee box. He started the day at five over par, five shots behind the second-round leader, Angel Cabrera.

A huge gallery turned out for Woods on the first tee box. He started the day at five over par, five shots behind the second-round leader, Angel Cabrera.

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Aaron Baddeley's up-and-down day included five bogeys and five birdies. His even-par 70 put him in the lead at two over for the tournament, two shots ahead of Tiger Woods.

Aaron Baddeley's up-and-down day included five bogeys and five birdies. His even-par 70 put him in the lead at two over for the tournament, two shots ahead of Tiger Woods.

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Woods, who has never come from behind in the final round to win a major, will play in the final group on Sunday. Go to more U.S. Open galleries

Woods, who has never come from behind in the final round to win a major, will play in the final group on Sunday. Go to more U.S. Open galleries